Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
53
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
53
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
53
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
54
Safe securing system
54
Individual settings
55
Opening/closing a door
55
Child safety lock
56
Malfunctions
56
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking sys-
tem can be individually adjusted » page 55.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ An double audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted
with the anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior light comes on.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
After locking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
▶
The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched on.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unintended vehicle unlocking
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
52Using the system
Unlock / lock using key and lockFig. 34
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
The key allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 34
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
Fig. 35
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 35
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
AWarning light for the battery charge status
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing briefly the symbol button
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol button
to release the lid (partially opened).
If the boot lid is unlocked or released with the symbol button
on the key,
then the boot lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay
» page 58 .
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 193.
Note
The remote control will only operate when the vehicle is within sight.
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
Fig. 36
The front door handle
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The KESSY system (Key less Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key » Fig. 36.
B53Unlocking and opening
The sensors for unlocking or locking are located in the handle of the front
door.
Unlocking
Locking
When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance
of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.
Locking
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside if the ignition has not been
turned off.
After locking the vehicle, it is not possible to unlock it within the next 2 sec-
onds by touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehi-
cle is locked.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which
the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. After unlocking the vehicle again, the turn-signal
lights flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again.
If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the
vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is unlocked
(partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash four times as an indication that
the boot lid has been unlocked again. The luggage compartment lid remains
released (partially open).
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking buttonFig. 37
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from the outside and no door is open
the rocker button » Fig. 37can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking » Fig. 37
Locking
Unlocking
If the icon in the button is lit, the vehicle is locked.
If the icon in the button is not lit, the vehicle is not locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
As soon as the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the Safelock system
prevents the doors from being opened from the inside.
54Using the system
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source. The working life of the power
supply source is 5 years.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 40
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 57 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then
triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.
Deactivate
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol key on the B column of the driver's side
» Fig. 40.
The illumination of the symbol in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
By disabling the interior monitoring and the anti-towing device, the safe lock is
switched off.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
58
Delayed locking of the boot lid
58
When closing the boot lid, do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid.
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
64
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
65
Turn signal and main beam
65
Automatic driving lamp control
66
Xenon headlight
66
Front and rear fog light
67
Fog lights with the CORNER function
67
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
67
Hazard warning light system
68
Parking lights
68
Driving abroad
69
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 47 on page 64 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 155, Headlight glasses .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.Operating the lightsFig. 47
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 47 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 66
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 68
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 47 from position
to
gradually activates
the headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol- lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.
64Using the system
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically 1)
and the status light is lit. The side light is
switched off when the ignition key is removed, for vehicles with the KESSY
system after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The daytime running light (hereinafter referred to as "function") lights the
front and rear vehicle area (only valid for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position
or
.
The ignition is switched on.
The function is activated.
Function for vehicles with MAXI DOT display disable / enable
The function menu item
Dayt. r. light
can be deactivated / activated » page 47,
Menu item
Settings
.
Disable function for vehicles with segment display
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push down
and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The deactivation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
Enable function for vehicles with segment display›Switch off the ignition.›
Pull the indicator / main beam lever towards the steering wheel, push up and
hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for min. 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion.
The activation of the function is confirmed by an audible signal.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 48
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Lever positions » Fig. 48
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
Switch on main beam (spring setting) – the warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
ABCD1)
Does not apply to the position
, as long as the conditions are met for the COMING HOME function
» page 67 .
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The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
The “Lane ch. flash” can be activated / deactivated via the Maxi DOT display in
the
Lane ch. flash
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
menu item.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Automatic driving lamp control
Fig. 49
Light switch: AUTO position
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The light switch is in position
» Fig. 49 then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
If the light switch is in position
, the lettering
illuminates next to the
light switch. If the light is switched on automatically, the symbol
next to the
light switch also lights up.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met:
The light switch is in the position
.
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar ob-
jects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impairing
the function or its reliability.
Xenon headlight
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The Xenon headlight (hereinafter referred to as system) ensures that the
roads are illuminated independent of the traffic and weather conditions.
The system automatically adjusts the light cone in front of the vehicle due to
the driving data (e.g. vehicle speed and load conditions, steering angle, using
the wiper).
The system works as long as the light switch is in position .
The system operates automatically in the following modes.
Out of town mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is similar to the low beam.
City mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adapted so that the adjacent side-
walks, crossings, pedestrian crossings, etc., are also illuminated. The mode is
active at speeds of 15-50 km/h.
Motorway mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
spond in time to an obstruction or other hazard in time. The mode is active at
speeds above 120 km/h.
Rain mode
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted so that the driver can re-
duce the glare from oncoming vehicles in rain.
The mode is active at speeds of 20-70 km/h and if the windscreen wipers con-
tinuously operate for a period of time longer than about 2 minutes. The deacti-
vation of the mode is carried out a few minutes after switching off the wiper.
66Using the system
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km/h and in all system modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
If this mode is activated, there is no automatic cone of light adaptation in front
of the vehicle. When switching on the ignition the warning light
flashes for
10 seconds.
This mode can be enabled / disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travelmode
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
menu option.
WARNINGIf there is a system malfunction the headlights are automatically lowered
to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Front and rear fog light
Fig. 50
Light switch – switch on front
and rear fog light
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Turn fog lights on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 50 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
; the indicator lamp
in the light switch
illuminates.
It is switched off in reverse order.
Turn rear fog lamp on/off›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 50 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
; the indicator lamp
in the light switch
illuminates.
It is switched off in reverse order.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by pulling out the light switch directly to the only possible setting.
Note
While driving with an accessory connected to the trailer socket (e.g. trailer,
bike carrier) only the equipment is illuminated by the fog light. The towing de-
vice must be installed at the factory or from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The function CORNER provides better illumination of the nearby environmentwhen turning, manoeuvring or anything similar.
The function automatically switches on the fog lights on each side of the ve- hicle, if the following conditions are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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